Local sports briefs for July 15

FERRELLTON — The Somerset 11-12-year-old all-stars took first place at the Boswell Area Jaycees Little League Baseball Tournament held July 7-12 at the Community Park field.

In the opening game, Somerset defeated West Suburban 11-1. Pitchers Jake Swauger and Payton Marteeny combined to allow only four hits while striking out eight.

Somerset's offense was led by Tyler Mulhollen who doubled and hit a home run. Grant Norris had a triple and single, Spencer Yutzy doubled and singled. Tyler Krause hit a home run and Max Leasock and Swauger both had singles.

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In Game 2, Somerset lost a close contest to Forest Hills, 2-0. The game was scoreless into the fourth inning before Forest Hills was able to score the only two runs of the game.

Starting pitcher Mulhollen, middle reliever Leasock and closer Troy Emert combined to strike out nine batters. Somerset had only three singles in the game off of the bats of Krause, Leasock and Ryan Yachere.

Somerset was led at the plate by Mulhollen, who led off the first and third innings with towering home runs. Krause and Leasock also hit home runs in the contest. Norris had two singles and Marteeny added a single.

In Game 4, Somerset defeated the host team by a score of 9-3. Pitchers Yachere and Swauger combined for four strikeouts and four hits in the game.

Somerset was led at the plate by Krause and Leasock, who both had a home run and a single. Cole Marinowski and Norris both doubled. Singles were collected by Mulhollen, Yachere, Jacob VanLenten and Bradley Barndt.

The championship game was a rematch of the Somerset squad vs. Forest Hills with Somerset taking the game and tournament title with a 6-0 shutout.

Somerset used a combination of Norris, Mulhollen, Krause, Nash Frazier and Emert to strikeout 10 Forest Hills batters in the contest.

Somersets offense was led by Leasock with a double and a grand slam home run. Yachere added two singles while other hits were collected by Norris, Krause, Barndt and Mulhollen.

Christmas for Kids 5K

ROCKWOOD — A Christmas for Kids 5K was held on Saturday evening on the Allegheny Highlands Trail.

There were a total of 20 registered and 17 people competed. A total of $215 was raised with $40 going to the Mobile Food Bank and $175 to the Somerset Alliance Church for the Christmas for Kids project.

"League coordinators extend thanks to players, coaches, referees, and parents for their participation and support," the league's Joe DeBlase said. "Special thanks to Somerset Trust for another year of sponsorship and continued support of our community's youth. And finally, thanks to Somerset School District for use of their facilities."

Pony League standings

JOHNSTOWN — Final regular-season standings for Johnstown Pony League baseball: